Politicians accused in Pittsburg bank receiver case
The Pittsburg Leader reports politicians paid notes at the Bank of Pittsburg to conceal their identities as Receiver John B. Cunningham struggles over the closed Enterprise Bank. Kohen, a stockholder, says depositors will be paid in full and stockholders cover any deficiency while denying cashier Clark misused funds.
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Pittsburg
John B. Cunningham
Bank of Pittsburg
Enterprise Bank c
Bonesetter W C Arons commits suicide in jail cell
In Aitkin Minnesota on October 23 Dr W C Arons known as a bonesetter, convicted of bigamy and grand larceny and jailed in Stillwater sentence, killed himself with a 44 caliber revolver in his cell at 9 AM after forcing entry to the sheriff's desk and shooting himself.
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Aitkin
Minn
W. C. Arons
Bonesetter
Spooner
Stillwater
C. G. Haugen
John Erickson
Robbers Take $3000 From Italian Bank Agent Near Herrville
An Italian bank representative in Philadelphia was robbed of about $3000 by two rifle-armed highwaymen near Herrville while en route to deposit payday funds for the Pennsylvania Railroad line. He and a farmer companion were relieved and the Italian caught a train to Philadelphia without notifying Lancaster police.
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Lancaster
Herrville
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lancaster Police
Postoffice Cashier Arrested in $9000 Shortage Case
In St Louis on Oct 23 Francis B Rand er cashier of the St Louis postoffice was arrested by Postoffice Inspectors Stice and Sullivan after a supposed $9000 shortage appeared in his accounts. A district court warrant was issued and Rand er claimed he did not know what had become of the money.
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St. Louis
Francis B. Runder
Postoffice
Stice and
Pension Bureau to dismiss loaning employees
Washington October 23 Commissioner Warner of the pension bureau announces he will recommend dismissal of several bureau employees caught loaning money at usurious rates. He cites cases of up to 10 percent per month and says firing the offenders is the only effective remedy.
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Washington
Warner
The
Pension Bureau
Divorce Requested After Cold Stare At Jokes
Mrs Rosalie Pohlman filed for divorce from John Pohlman in Des Moines after claims her husband gave a cold stare whenever she cracked jokes at the table. Judge McHenry granted the petition within half an hour with accompanying affidavits.
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Des. Moines
Rosalie Pohlman
John Pohlman
Centenary of Trafalgar Celebrations Across Empire
London marked the Nelson centenary with bunting and electric lights on the Victory and Nelson memorials. Navy League events organized ceremonies at Trafalgar Square and simultaneous services nationwide featuring Kipling’s Recessional and the national anthem.
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London
Nelson
Trafalgar Square
Navy League
League
Kipling
Reform wave causes Imperial Brewing failure in Kansas City
E J Becker appointed receiver for Imperial Brewing Co of Kansas City after creditors petition. The company owes about 625000 with 200000 in first mortgage bonds 125000 in second mortgage bonds and around 300000 in floating debts. Attorney G B Silverman cites reform movement and cross state saloon closures as key factors.
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Kansas City
E. J. Becker
Imperial Brewing Company
Missouri
Kansas
G. B. Silverman
The
Brewing Company
Moros friendly to government face threats in Cotabato valley
In Manila on October 23 insurgents in the Cotabato valley and Mindanao threaten extensive operations to capture and cause fatal harm to all Moros who are friendly to the government.
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Manila
Cotabato Valley
Island of Mindanao
Ali mobilizes Mindanao Moros in aggressive stand
From Manila on October 15 a report says Chief Ali and his followers in Mindanao are attacking Moros friendly to the government. He warned chiefs aiding federal troops that he plans to confront and kill them. Provisional troops, aided by friendly natives, are forming for a vigorous campaign.
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Manila
Ali
Mindanao
Not Ready for Statehood Says Tawney on Arizona New Mexico
Congressman Tawney of Minnesota touring the West says conditions are not ripe for admitting Arizona or New Mexico. He urges both territories to stop agitation and refrain from pushing statehood at this time.
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Kansas City
Tawney
Minnesota
Arizona
New Mexico
Gold and Silver Production Logged for 1904
Washington reports George E. Roberts, director of the mint, released the world production for 1904. Gold value reaches $347,150,700, with 168,493,528 fine ounces of silver valued at $97,726,300 and a silver coinage value of $217,860,200, marking a $22,000,000 rise from 1903. The United States gains about $7,000,000 and South Africa shows $318,000,060.
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Washington
George E. Roberts
Mint
Bureau
United States
South Africa
Justice of the Peace Knuth Sentenced for Refusing Court Order
Justice of the Peace Charles Knuth was sentenced by Judge Fiedlar in police court to ten days in the workhouse for refusing to bring his docket and records into court as ordered. The case involved Knuth and several other justices charged with practicing extortion against defendants in minor offenses.
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Clevelandl
Justice of the Peace
Charles Knuth
Fiedlar
Knuth
Favorite Prescription touted as motherhood aid and tonic
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women preparing for childbirth and easing nervous conditions. It claims to strengthen the womb, relieve anxiety, and treat various female ailments, promoting better health through a nonpatent remedy available at druggists.
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Saeghae Sahenaer
Mie Tee Ee
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Roosevelt Visits Jacksonville in Florida Campaign Swing
President Roosevelt arrived in Jacksonville by special Southern Railway train greeted by thousands. A grand parade followed from the depot to the Seminole club and then the board of trade auditorium for luncheon and remarks. He spoke to a large crowd at the colored Baptist academy before departing for St. Augustine.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Southern Railway
Florida
Cay
Lovell
Florida Regiment
Seminole Club
Nolan
Broward
Jacksonville Board of Trade
Garner Ofding
Colored Baptist Academy
St. Augustine
Express Company Guilty in Liquor Law Case
In St Paul on October 23 Judge Phillips upheld a North Dakota ruling against Western Express Company for 3800 dollars in fines for liquor law violations. The opinion notes brewers shipped beer to an express agent and the carrier collected payment, affirming liability as a dealer in liquor under interstate transport rules.
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St. Paul
Phillips
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
North Dakota
Western Express Company
Funeral of Henry Irving in Westminster Abbey
The funeral of Sir Henry Irving took place in Westminster Abbey beside the statue of Shakespeare. David Garrick attended as pallbearer alongside a vast crowd including England's top officials and eminent figures from all walks of life. The service was impressive and well attended by the public and the gallery Irving served.
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Lond
David Garrick
Sir Henry Irving
Westminster Abbey
England
Irving
Fire destroys Bladen home. two children die
In Bladen Nebraska on October 21 a fire at the Piel home killed two children aged sixteen and four. Their mother Mrs. Fred Piel suffered severe burns and is not expected to recover.
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Bladen, Neb
Fred Piel
Admiral Togo Arrives at Yokohama
Admiral Togo reached Yokohama aboard the battleship during a voyage with the fleet. The Oct date and ship details are noted as part of the arrival report.
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Togo
Yokohama
Exclusive contracts bind railroads to Armour car lines
Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission reveal exclusive contracts between railroads and private car lines forcing shippers to use Armour car lines for perishable freight. H M Emerson of Atlantic Coast Line testifies that without Armour cars, rail transport would halt. Central of Georgia Southern and Seaboard Air Line officials confirm Armour lines’ exclusive refrigerated business.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. M. Emerson
Atlantic Coast Line
Armour Car Lines
Department of the Road
Central of Georgia
The
Southern
Seabord Air Line
Rescued in mid ocean aboard Christian Bors saves Palmer crew
Captain Zachariassen and eight men of the N ark W. H. Palmer were rescued in mid ocean as their vessel sank after a hurricane. The Norwegian steamer Christian Bors, from Hull, took all aboard to safety at Sydney Nova Scotia, after setting the bark afire.
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Sydney
C. B
Midocean
Zachariassen
W. H. Palmer
Christian Bors
Hull
Eng
Palmer
Bactouche
N. B
Queenstown
Deal
No Change in Naval Policy Delayed Budget Plans
Berlin reports that Germany will not propose a navy increase beyond six large cruisers and thirty five torpedo boats. No shift in policy follows recent German British tensions, but heavier outlays for stations and docks are planned. The finance minister pursues tax reform and an imperial loan to balance 1906 funds.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Reichstag
Germany
Strike Tightens Grip on Kursk Railways Across Moscow
Moscow reports show all workers in the financial and auditing departments of the Kursk Nizhni Novgorod and Murom railroads walking out today. Despite the walkout traffic remains active as troops and police guard Moscow station and tracks.
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Moscow
Kursk
Nizhi Novgorod
Murom
Senator Birge killed in runaway at Bristol Conn
Senator John Birge a prominent Republican and well known Bristol manufacturer was killed in a runaway. Dr Alfred H Marion formerly an assistant surgeon in the United States army and an Indian agent is dead at Seattle Wash.
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John Birge
Bristol
Conn
Alfred H. Marion
United States Army
Seattle
Wash
Market Quotations Minneapolis Wheat Summary
Minneapolis wheat quotations show Dec at 82 1/2 cents and May at 86 cents. On track No 2 hard 84 1/2 cents No 1 Northern 84 1/2 cents No 2 Northern 81 1/2 cents.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and flax market quotes from Duluth report
Wheat prices in Duluth show No 1 Northern at 84 percent and No 2 Northern at 82. On track futures list No 1 Northern at 84 with No 2 Northern at 82 dec 82 and May 85. Flax arrivals on track for November and December at 97, May 1014.
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Duluth
Northern
Livestock Prices Reported for St. Paul Market
Cattle and heifers sell about 2.00 to 5.50 per head depending on grade. Hogs bring 4.80 to 5.25. Sheep show yearling wethers from 4.75 to 5.50 and lambs between 6.00 and 6.85 per head.
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St. Paul
Chicago Livestock Prices Reported by Range
Chicago markets quote cattle at various classes from cows and heifers to steers and calves with ranges from 2.00 to 7.50. Hogs show mixed to butcher and light categories from 4.80 to 5.55. Sheep include ewes yearlings and lambs with prices from 3.40 to 8.00 per unit.
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Chicago
Chicago market quotes for wheat corn oats and meats
Chicago wholesale prices dated Oct 21 show wheat at futures levels for Oct Dec Jan May and July contracts from 83 to 87 percent as well as corn Oct to July around 44 50 and oats Oct Dec May and July around 29 to 31 cents per bushel and pork Oct Jan near 16.12 and 12.40 per hundredweight. Butter eggs poultry and turkeys are listed with creamery butter around 174 to 176 cents and eggs at 15 to 17 cents per dozen and turkeys at 16 to 17 cents.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
Infant Suffering From Severe Skin Rash Described
A parent recalls a three month old infant plagued by a severe itchy rash that spread to the limbs and nearly proved fatal. Despite attempts with various remedies including Cuthura the condition worsened, with the child losing weight and body turning pale.
Cuticura Soap Aids Remarkable Skin Cure Claims
A Jasper Ontario mother reports rapid relief from a severe skin disease using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. She states her son nearly died before the treatment, but after applying Cuticura he improved quickly and remains permanently cured fourteen years later.
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M.C. Maitland
Jasper
Electric Bitters Offer Quick Relief For Ailments
A colonial ad urges readers to avoid debt of trouble and seek relief from dyspepsia biliousness Brights disease and other internal disorders at Wheeler's drug store offering Electric Bitters for 50 cents.
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Bright
Eletric Bitters
Wheeler
Football Hero Uses Cole's Carbolic Salve
An athletic figure is described as battle worn yet boosted by Cole's Carbolic Salve. The product promises quick healing for cuts and bruises with no lasting scars, urging readers to choose Cole's.
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Cole
Care Restores Health and Vitality for Body and Mind
The fragment urges care to restore stomach and organs to proper order. It claims proper care improves digestion and overall health, promising a clearer head and a stronger constitution through proper regimen.
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar advertised remedy
An 19th century advertisement touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar with Pine Tar Honey and other ingredients. It claims to loosen bowels ease coughs colds croup and relax nerves. The product is sold by Holland Wheeler and U H Longstaff.
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Kennedy
Holland Wheeler
U. H. Longstaff
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Pene
Health and Happiness
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Florida City
Caton Business College
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T. J. Caton
Express Company
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Ghima
Chicago Union Stock Yards
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Sterling Remedy Co
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